Launch. Regulate. Grow.
We help entrepreneurs and businesses launch and operate regulated financial services, from licensing and compliance to full end-to-end regulatory support, across every major jurisdiction.
100+
Licences Secured
12+
Years Experience
15+
Jurisdictions
99%
Success Rate
Senior-led
Every engagement is led by a senior regulatory professional with direct FCA and global licensing experience. No junior hand-offs, no learning on the job.
Global reach
We operate across the UK, EU, UAE, Singapore, Canada, the US and beyond. One team, one relationship, every jurisdiction you need.
Commercial and founder-friendly
We understand that regulation is a means to an end. Our advice is practical, commercial and built around helping you launch faster and operate more efficiently.
Every regulated sector. Every major market.
Payment Institutions
FCA authorisation and ongoing compliance for authorised and registered payment institutions.
→Electronic Money Institutions
End-to-end licensing and compliance support for authorised and small EMIs.
→Cryptoassets & Digital Assets
FCA registration, MiCA authorisation and financial crime compliance for crypto firms.
→Banks
PRA and FCA compliance, regulatory reporting and governance for banking institutions.
→Money Services Businesses
HMRC registration, AML compliance and risk management for MSBs.
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“Regulation is not the obstacle. It is your competitive advantage.”
Everything you need to launch, operate and grow.
Licensing & Authorisation
FCA authorisation, MiCA licensing and global regulatory applications end to end.
→Compliance Support
Ongoing frameworks, monitoring and advisory for regulated firms.
→Financial Crime
AML, CTF, sanctions screening and fraud prevention programmes.
→Compliance Audit
Independent reviews, gap analysis and remediation planning.
→Regulatory Reporting
Accurate, timely reporting to the FCA and other authorities.
→Safeguarding PS25
Client funds safeguarding arrangements that meet regulatory standards.
→Become an Agent
Agent registration and due diligence for payment and e-money firms.
→Change of Control
Notifications and applications for ownership and control changes.
→Variation of Permission
Expanding or changing your FCA regulatory permissions.
→How We Work
Assess
We review your business model, target market and optimal jurisdiction to build a clear regulatory strategy.
Authorise
We prepare and manage your application through to approval, handling all regulator correspondence.
Comply
We support your firm post-authorisation with ongoing compliance frameworks, monitoring and reporting.
What Our Clients Say
‘Their understanding of our regulatory requirements was exceptional. The application was submitted on time, fully documented, and approved without any FCA queries. We could not have done this without them.’
‘From initial consultation to final authorisation, the team managed every stage professionally. Their knowledge of FCA requirements and European licensing options saved us months of work.’
‘We approached them with a complex MiCA authorisation question. Within days we had a clear roadmap and practical advice we could act on immediately.’
Latest Insights
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FCA PS25 Safeguarding: What Payment & E-Money Firms Need to Know
A practical guide to the new safeguarding requirements for authorised payment institutions and electronic money institutions.
MiCA CASP Authorisation: The Complete Guide for Crypto Firms
Everything you need to know about obtaining a MiCA Crypto-Asset Service Provider licence in the European Union.
InternationalCanada MSB Registration: FINTRAC Requirements and Process
How to register as a Money Services Business in Canada and meet FINTRAC compliance obligations.
Global Reach
United Kingdom
FCA · PRA
European Union
MiCA · PSD2
UAE
VARA · DFSA
Singapore
MAS
Canada
FINTRAC · MSB
USA
FinCEN · State
Australia
AUSTRAC
+8 More
Global coverage
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Get in touch to discuss how we can support your regulatory and compliance needs.
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